Media Release - 2026 Budget and Tax Rate Bylaw

For immediate Release - April 29, 2026

Northern Sunrise County Council Approves 2026 Budget and Tax Rate Bylaw

 

Northern Sunrise County Council has approved the final 2026 capital and operations budgets.  The budget focuses on infrastructure maintenance, continued services, and intermunicipal partnerships. 

Council also approved the 2026 tax rate bylaw.  The County is proud to maintain the same tax rates as last year for all property class types.

 

“The budget reflects what we hear from residents – maintain roads and bridges, support community facilities, and work collaboratively with our municipal partners,” said Reeve Claude Rodrigue.  “Council is proud to keep tax rates unchanged for 2026 while still funding important projects across the County.”

The County continues to grapple with the impacts of provincial downloading and reduced provincial funding. Council remains committed to advocating strongly on behalf of the County and the region, raising these and other pressing concerns with the provincial government.

 

Council and Administration have developed a balanced budget that invests in critical projects and essential programs and are thankful that our strategic decision-making allows us to continue providing consistent services to County taxpayers. Once again, the budget maintains service levels and continues to place the County in a stable financial position.  

A few of the services, programs and projects Council approved for 2026 include:

• $7.9 Million for Local Roads, Culverts, and Bridges
• $1.5 Million allocated for the Annual Drainage program
• $2.3 Million for Intermunicipal Collaboration agreements with the Town of Peace River and Village of Nampa
• $400,000 for Fleet and Equipment Replacement, which includes a Grader
• $369,000 to support Community Halls
• $70,000 for Sunrise Gateway Business Park Signage program
• $25,000 for the Bouncy Pillow Top Replacement at Cecil Thompson Park
• $370,000 for Utilities Upgrades

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For further information, please contact:

Claude Rodrigue
Reeve, Northern Sunrise County
780.618.6589
crodrigue@northernsunrise.net